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HUNTINGTON BEACH OFFICE OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Room B-6 - Civic Center
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach California
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17,1997 -1:30 P.M.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: Mary Beth Broeren, Acting
STAFF MEMBER: Amy Wolfe, Peter Vanek, Kim Langel (recording
secretary)
MINUTES: None
ORAL COMMUNICATION: None
ITEM 1: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-60 (WARNER/ SPRINGDALE
WALGREENS) (CONTINUED FROM THE DECEMBER 10, 1997 MEETING
APPLICANT: T&B Planning Consultants, Barry Burnell, 3242 Halladay Street, Suite
100, Santa Ana, CA 92705
PROPERTY OWNER: Pacific Counties LLC, Claude Yacoel, 6792 Presidente Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
REQUEST: To permit construction and operation of a 1,900 square foot drive -
through Walgreens Pharmacy.
LOCATION: 6012 Warner Avenue (southeast corner of Warner Avenue and
Springdale Street)
PROJECT PLANNER: Amy Wolfe
Amy Wolfe, Staff Planner, displayed materials board, model and site plan stating the request is
to permit construction and operation of a 1,900 square foot drive -through Walgreens Pharmacy
at 6012 Warner Avenue. Staff stated the request was continued from the December 10, 1999
meeting based on the Zoning Administrator's direction to provide an alternate solution to
configuration of the site.
Staff stated that an alternative proposal has been prepared and shown to the applicant. Staff,
however, would only recommend approval on the current proposal with five (5) parking spaces
deleted on Springdale Street.
Mary Beth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator, discussed the circulation pattern and the
applicant's response to staff s recommendation.
THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED.
Barry Burnell, 3242 Hallsday, #100, Santa Ana, requested support of the proposed project as
submitted. He stated that some of staff s proposed conditions are redundant. He also stated
concern regarding the proposed removal of five (5) parking spaces on Springdale Street.
Claude Yocod, 6792 Presidente Drive, representing property owner, spoke in support of the
proposed project as submitted.
Tom Sparks, 1500 Adams Avenue, Suite 300, Costa Mesa, gave a brief history of the site and
stated that the City has a chance to put a good viable project into a blighted area.
Jim Barney, 2801 W. Coast Highway, #200, Newport Beach, spoke in opposition to staff s
proposed alternative stating the conditions are too excessive and redundant.
THERE WERE NO OTHER PERSONS PRESENT TO SPEAK FOR OR AGAINST THE
REQUEST AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED.
Mary Beth Broeren, Acting Zoning Administrator, asked staff why they relocated the. building.
Staff stated that they were concerned about the circulation and dual windows. Ms. Broeren
explained to the applicant and his representatives that certain conditions are code required and
cannot be changed or eliminated. She stated that staffs effort to landscape the site were in
response to the City's concern regarding visual impacts and improvements to the community.
Ms. Broeren stated that she would be approving the request as submitted by the applicant with
the elimination of two (2) parking spaces at the corner of Warner Avenue.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-60 WAS APPROVED BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR WITH THE FOLLOWING FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL. HE STATED THAT THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR CAN BE APPEALED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-60:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-60 for the establishment, maintenance and operation of the
1,900 sq. ft. drive-thru pharmacy will not be detrimental to the general welfare of persons
working or residing in the vicinity or detrimental to the value of the property and
improvements of the neighborhood. Parking and landscaping for the project will exceed the
minimum requirements of Chapter 231 and Chapter 232 of the Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance. Construction will be in compliance with regulations of the Uniform Building
Code.
2. The conditional use permit will be compatible with surrounding uses. The project's scale,
design and intensity will be consistent with other commercial uses in the surrounding area
and compatible with existing residential uses within the immediate vicinity. .
3. The proposed drive-thru pharmacy will comply with the provisions of the base district and
other applicable provisions in Titles 20-25 of the Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinance and any specific condition required for the proposed use in the district in which it
would be located. The proposed site plan depicts setbacks, floor area ratio, landscaping and
parking in compliance with the requirements applicable to the CG, General Commercial
District.
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4. The granting of the conditional use permit will not adversely affect the General Plan. The
proposed use is consistent with the Land Use Element designation of CG (Commercial
General) on the subject property. The goals of the Land Use Element for commercial
districts are intended to insure commercial development that is economically viable,
attractive, well related to other uses, and satisfies the needs of the City's residents. The
proposed development will, by virtue of the land use development standards applied to the
improvement of the site, be in substantial conformance with the above General Plan
objectives.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-60
1. The site plan, floor plans and elevations received and dated October 7, 1997 shall be the
conceptually approved layout with the following modifications:
a. The five (5) most northerly parking spaces along the Springdale Street frontage shall be
eliminated and replaced with landscaping.
b. Depict all utility apparatus, such as but not limited to back now devices and Edison
transformers on the site plan. Utility meters shall be screened from view from public
rights -of -way. Electric transformers in a required front or street side yard shall be
enclosed in subsurface vaults. Backflow prevention devices shall be prohibited in the
front yard setback and shall be screened from view. (Code Requirement)
c. All exterior mechanical equipment shall be screened from view on all sides. Rooftop
mechanical equipment shall be setback 15 feet from the exterior edges of the building.
Equipment to be screened includes, but is not limited to, heating, air conditioning,
refrigeration equipment, plumbing lines, ductwork and transformers. Said screening shall
be architecturally compatible with the building in terms of materials and colors. If
screening is not designed specifically into the building, a rooftop mechanical equipment
plan showing screening must be submitted for review and approval with the application
for building permit(s). (Code Requirement
d. Depict all gas meters, water meters, electrical panels, air conditioning units, mailbox
facilities and similar items on the site plan and elevations. If located on a building, they
shall be architecturally designed into the building to appear as part of the building. They
shall be architecturally compatible with the building and non -obtrusive, not interfere with
sidewalk areas and comply with required setbacks.
e. If outdoor lighting is included, energy saving lamps shall be used. All outside lighting
shall be directed to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties and shall be shown on the
site plan and elevations.
2. Specifications and/or design details for bollards or other site furnishing which may be
considered for installation shall be subject to review and approval by the Director of
Planning.
3. Prior to submittal for building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. Zoning entitlement conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on the cover page of
all the working drawing sets used for issuance of building permits (architectural,
structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing).
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b. All Fire Department requirements shall be noted on the building plans. (FD)
c. A note indicating application of an anti -graffiti sealant onto all slate stone veneer surfaces
shall be provided on the plans.
4. Prior to issuance of grading permits the following shall be completed:
a. "Water Quality Management Plan" shall be prepared, in accordance with NPDES
requirements, by a Civil or Environmental Engineer. (PV)
b. A grading plan, prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, shall be submitted to the
Department of Public Works for review and approval. (PW)
5. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following shall be completed:
a. Submit copy of the revised development plan(s), pursuant to Condition No. 1 for review
and approval and inclusion in the entitlement file to the Department of Community
Development.
b. A Landscape and Irrigation Plan, prepared by a Licensed Landscape Architect, shall be
submitted to the Department of Public Works for review and approval by the Park, Tree
and Landscape Division.
c. The landscape plans shall be in conformance with Chapter 232 of the Zoning and
Subdivision Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. Any existing mature trees that
must be removed shall be replaced at a two to one ratio (2:1) with minimum 36 inch box
trees and shall be incorporated into the project's landscape plan. (Code Requirement)
d. The subject pioperty shall offer irrevocable reciprocal driveway easements between the
subject site and adjoining properties. The owner shall be responsible for making
necessary improvements to implement the reciprocal driveway(s). The legal instrument
shall be submitted to the Department of Community Development a minimum of 30 days
prior to building permit issuance. The document shall be approved by the Department of
Community Development and the City Attorney as to form and content and, when
approved, shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder. A copy of the recorded
document shall be filed with the Department of the Community Development. (Code
Requirement)
6. During construction, the applicant shall:
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in all areas where vehicles travel to keep damp
enough to prevent dust raised when leaving the site:
b. Wet down areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day;
c. Use low sulfur fuel (.05%) by weight for construction equipment;
d. Attempt to phase and schedule construction activities to avoid high ozone days (first
stage smog alerts);
e. Discontinue construction during second stage smog alerts.
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7. Prior to final building permit inspection or certificate of occupancy issuance, the following
shall be completed:
a. The applicant shall obtain the necessary permits from the South Coast Air Quality
Management District and submit a copy to Department of Community Development.
b. All improvements to the property shall be completed in accordance with the approved
plans and conditions of approval specified herein, including:
1) Landscaping.
2) Fire extinguishers will be installed and located in areas to comply Huntington
Beach Fire Code Standards. (FD)
3) Address numbers will be installed to comply with City Specification #428.
The size of the building address numbers will be sized a minimum of six (6)
inches with a brush stroke of one and one-half (1-1/2) inches. (FD)
4) Installation or removal of underground flammable or combustible liquid
storage tanks will comply with Orange County Environmental Health and
Huntington Beach Fire Department requirements. (FD)
5) The project will comply with all provisions of the Huntington Beach Fire Code
and City Specifications #422 and #431 for the abandonment of oil wells and
site restoration. (FD)
6) The project will comply with all provisions of Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Title 17.04.085 and City Specification #429 for new construction within
the methane gas overlay districts. (FD)
c. The existing most westerly driveway on Warner Avenue shall be removed and replaced
with curb, gutter and sidewalk. (PW)
d. The existing most easterly driveway on Warner Avenue shall be removed and replaced
with a radius type drive way per Public Works Standard No.211 (PW)
e. The existing driveways on Springdale Street shall be removed and replaced with curb,
gutter and sidewalk. (PW)
f. Remove and replace the existing gutter on Warner Avenue where damaged. (PW)
g. Increase the radius on the interior planter to a minimum of 10 feet to ease right turn to
drive -up window (all customers). (PW)
h. All existing and proposed utilities shall be installed underground. (PW)
i. The condition of the existing 6" VCP sewer lateral shall be verified prior to connection.
(PW)
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j. The condition of the existing 8" VCP sewer main shall be verified prior to connection.
Tie in shall be approved by the Public Works Department. (PW)
k. The developer shall submit water system calculations to ensure proper water meter and
water main sizes no later than the first plan check submittal. (PW)
The developer shall submit a composite utility plan, showing water meter system
improvements and all other underground utilities (existing and proposed) to each
structure. The plan shall include driveway locations and identify irrigation areas,
including stationed service connections for water and sewer to each building, public and
private fire hydrants, valves, and other appurtenances in accordance with applicable
Uniform Plumbing Code, City Ordinances, Public Works Standards, and Water Division
Design Criteria. This plan shall be approved by the Public Works Water Division prior to
any construction. (PW)
in. Backflow protection is required and shall be installed per the Huntington Beach Water
Division Standard Plans for irrigation and Fire suppression water services. All backflow
devices shall be painted to match surroundings aesthetics, and be screened from view to
the satisfaction of the City of Huntington Beach Fire Department, Landscape Architect
and Water Division. The marking indicating the size, model number and serial number
shall be affixed to the body of the backflow device and must remain visible after painting.
(PW)
n. The irrigation system shall require a separate service, meter and backflow device. (PW)
o. If the existing water meter meets current Water Department Standards (2" minimum size
for commercial) and is of adequate size, it may be used for domestic services. If the
existing meter cannot be utilized, the developer shall abandon the service to the main and
construct a new water service and meter per the Uniform Plumbing Code. The domestic
meter shall be placed in the sidewalk along the street to which the property is addressed.
(PW)
p. "Standard Landscape Conditions of Approval" shall apply. These requirements may be
obtained from the City's Landscape Division. (PW)
q. Applicant shall install/relocate street lights per Public Works Standard Plan No. 411 as
required. (PW)
r. Applicant shall modify the north half of the Springdale Street driveway to conform to
Public Works Standard Plan No. 211. (PW)
s. Protect all traffic signal equipment and conduits. (PW)
8. Compliance with all conditions of approval specified herein shall be accomplished and
verified by the Community Development Department.
9. All building spoils, such as unusable lumber, wire, pipe, and other surplus or unusable
material, shall be disposed of at an off -site facility equipped to handle them.
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10. The use shall comply with the following:
a. Hours of operation shall be up to 24 hours - 7 days/week.
b. Only the uses described in the narrative shall be permitted.
c. The project shall comply with the City of Huntington Beach Noise Ordinance
requirements.
11. The Community Development Director ensures that all conditions of approval herein are
complied with. The Community Development Director shall be notified in writing if any
changes to the site plan, elevations and floor plans are proposed as a result of the plan check
process. Building permits shall not be issued until the Community Development Director has
reviewed and approved the proposed changes for conformance with the intent of the Zoning
Administrator's action and the conditions herein. If the proposed changes are of a substantial
nature, an amendment to the original entitlement reviewed by the Zoning Administrator may
be required pursuant to the HBZSO.
INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC CODE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-60 shall not become effective until the ten day appeal
period has elapsed.
2. Conditional Use Permit No. 97-60 shall become null and void unless exercised within one
year of the date of final approval or such extension of time as may be granted by the
Director pursuant to a written request submitted to the Department of Community
Development a minimum 30 days prior to the expiration date.
3. The Zoning Administrator reserves the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. 97-60,
pursuant to a public hearing for revocation, if any violation of these conditions or the
Huntington Beach Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance or Municipal Code occurs.
4. Traffic Impact Fees shall be paid at the time of final inspection or issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy. (PM�
5. A Public Works construction permit shall be required for all work within the City right-of-
way. (PM)
6. A Certificate of Occupancy must be issued by the Department of Community Development
prior to occupying the building.
7. State -mandated school impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
8. The development shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Municipal Code,
Building Division, and Fire Department as well as applicable local, State and Federal Fire
Codes, Ordinances, and standards, except as noted herein.
9. All applicable Public Works fees shall be paid. (PM)
10. Construction shall be limited to Monday - Saturday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Construction
shall be prohibited Sundays and Federal holidays.
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11. All signs shall conform to the HBZSO. Prior to installing any new signs, or changing sign
faces, a building permit shall be obtained from the Department of Community
Development.
12. The applicant shall submit a check in the amount of $38.00 for the posting of the Notice
of Exemption at the County of Orange Clerk's Office. The check shall be made out to
the County of Orange and submitted to the Department of Community Development
within two (2) days of the Zoning Administrator's action.
13. The Department of Community Development will perform a comprehensive plan check
relating to all Municipal Code requirements upon submittal of your completed structural
drawings.
ITEM 2: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-72 (PYNCHON HOME
OCCUPATION)
APPLICANT: Terry Pynchon, 20412 Regal Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
PROPERTY OWNER: Edwin and Terry Pynchon, 20412 Regal Circle, Huntington Beach, CA
92646
REQUEST: To establish a hair cutting service in an existing single family
residence.
LOCATION: 20412 Regal Circle (east side, 125 feet south of Truxton Drive)
PROJECT PLANNER: Ricky Ramos
Ricky Ramos, Staff Planner, stated the request is to establish a hair cutting service in an existing,
single family residence at 20412 Regal Circle.
Staff is recommending continuance of the request to the January 7, 1998 meeting.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.97-72 WAS CONTINUED BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR TO THE JANUARY 7,1998 MEETING.
THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 2:32 PM BY THE ZONING
ADMINISTRATOR TO THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7,1998 AT 1:30 PM. -
Mary t roeren, Acting
Zoning Administrator
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